With a musical range that includes five continents, the World Music Festival, returns to the area for its third year. On January 23, 2016, and after a successful two years in Puerto Morelos, the festival will be in Playa del Carmen for the first time at Wah Wah Beach Club located Calle 2 and the beach.
The festival aims to spread the world music genre, which became known thanks to New York label, Putumayo World Music, and others. World music includes artists from various genres that fuse rhythms and sounds creating a unique musical experience.
On January 23 begin the year with an eclectic international cast ranging from Latin jazz to reggae and cumbia and calypso. Don’t forget the rhythms of Belize with the genre punta rock represented by the Garifuna All-Stars directly from Belize.
The 2016 World Music Festival will include international artists:
- Gabriel Palatchi (Argentina)
- Bryan Paris & his Celestial Steel (Tobago)
- The Original Wailers (Jamaica)
- Garifuna All-Stars (Belize)
- Nikodemus (United States)
And more surprise guests!
The Original Wailers, continuing the legacy of Bob Marley, includes the original guitarist, and leader of the group, Al Anderson, who has brought together a select group of musicians to honor the history and maintain the integrity of the music with the Original Wailers. Anderson joined Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1973 and performed with them until Marley’s death in 1981. As lead guitarist for the Wailers, Anderson was instrumental in creating the highlights of the sound of the band. The group went on to sell 75 million records worldwide.
In addition to live music, there will also be a workshops held by Al Anderson and other musicians. Jacob Edgar, director of the record label Cumbancha and specialist in the world music genre will be holding a conference on the subject. Location of the conference and workshops to be announced.
A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit the heroic Playa del Carmen Fire Department. We look forward to another successful event thanks to all Playenses and visitors from all over the world!
For more information, please visit Wah Wah on Facebook/Wah Wah Beach Bar or call 984 143 6009 or Facebook/ZanzibarProduction.
